Which is better - to be OPINIONATED or always to AGREE with the other person. And from which kind are you?

Answer 1

Opinionated is better but to agree is easyer. I'm diffrent with diffrent people.. But I'll always agree with YOU! :)

Answer 2

Everyone has an opinion. That's what makes it an opinion. It's yours, but not often shared by others. So, after offering your opinion, be ready to have at least one person who won't agree. And that's the way life is. No one has to agree with you, but neither do you have to agree with someone else, in the name of peace. You can agree that you both disagree, and still leave as friends. That teaches you to look past the things you don't agree about, in order to have a close relationship with each other. It's called tolerance. Not what the politically correct call tolerance. It's where you accept that not everyone will agree with you, or even like you, but you accept it, just like you accept their faults too. If their faults are too much for you to handle, avoid them. Don't stand there yelling at them, trying to correct a defect that they don't see. Me? I'm all about peace, whenever possible. There are some things that I just don't move on, and everyone who knows me knows this about me. They've accepted that about me, but once in a while, they will push my buttons, just to get a rise out of me. It's all in fun, and we both know it. I'm a very opinionated person, but there are certain things I do NOT give ground on. Usually, I will be the one to tell the other person that I don't want to argue about it, and change the subject. I choose my battles carefully, but do not enjoy arguing. And I will NEVER agree with someone just to have peace. That would be setting aside my beliefs and things that I know that are good for me. If someone is asking me to do that, we have nothing to talk about, and probably not have a close relationship. People either accept you as you are or there's the door. The only person that will change me is me. When I learn (on my own) that I'm wrong, then I will admit I was wrong and change. I'm not shy in admitting I'm wrong, or saying I'm sorry. I know I don't know everything, and will continue learning new things until the day I die. So, I try to make sure I have all the facts before getting involved in any kind of disagreement. It can be very embarassing otherwise. <*)))><

Answer 3

The best thing to do is to be balanced and fair, that is, judge the issues fairly. This is not that easy of a question to answer.

The best of the two (if "opinionated" or "agree" are the only choices) is to be opinionated. However, if thats the way you want to go, be sure that your opinions are based upon some fact or inner belief, i.e., you have weighed two or more choices on the issue and you selected one as "sound."

No one likes someone who agrees "all the time." That person will quickly be seen to be a "yes-man" (or woman) or a bobble-head (always nodding "yes".

I am opinionated; however, there are times when it is best to "yield ground" to someone else. One situation may be when speaking to your boss (if he/she is opinionated) as he/she may perceive that you are trespassing on their turf. Another situation may be if being opinionated would cause friction, waves or arguments and there is nothing to be gained by your being opinionated, let the issue go...

Finally, if you are having an argument with your mate/spouse, there may be situations when it is better to agree than to force your opinion. You don't have to give up your beliefs in these situations. Rather, you are playing it smart.

Hope this helps.

Answer 4

It's better to know when to be opinionated and when to just agree.

There's no point in expressing your opinion when it's not necessary. If you're throwing a shower for a friend and everyone in the group insists on using baby pink decorations even though you'd prefer yellow, it's not going to matter if you like yellow. Go with the flow and agree. If, however, the other person is insisting that enslaving brunettes is the cure for world peace, by all means, speak your mind.

I tend to be an agreer in real life. I've still got this desire to please people and not rock the boat. Hopefully I'll grow out of it and learn to express myself when my opinion is valid. On the Internet, particularly on Answers, I'm as opinionated as they come.

Answer 5

To go through life agreeing with everyone only hurts yourself. It can hurt your health. But being opinionated all the time can cause you to loose friends or future friends. There is such a thing as giving your opinion with a confident air about you and being ready to back it up with your information. There is a fine line between the too but it is achievable. Just don't push yourself on someone, make sure they want your opinion before you jump into the conversation. Good Luck..

Answer 6

Neither -- you need to find a happy medium. People that always agree with you are as annoying as people that are so insecure they feel they have to be right about everything. But if I HAD to choose one or the other, I'd take the opinionated person since they would be less boring. I'm too opinionated myself sometimes, but I make a huge effort to be agreeable as well.

Answer 7

Find a balance in the middle. There is nothing wrong with being opinionated....if you are right about something. But if you're wrong, you'll look like a twit. If you don't agree...just smile and nod. The world would be a boring place is we all had the same opinion.

Answer 8

I think the ability to disagree...without being "disagreeable" is a trait that every person should cultivate. It doesn't do anyone any good to be a "yes" man (or woman)...never really stating your own opinion. That is what makes people so interesting, we all think differently.

But it's really an art...to learn how to disagree and yet stay calm, fair, gentle, and thoughtful, in the way in which you disagree. Makes things much nicer when it doesn't turn into a needless argument.

Answer 9

I am very opinionated and stick to my viewpoints. The first time I ever become subserviant I will lose everything that I am and SCREW THAT!! It is better to have a mind of your own whether or not anybody agrees with you-- you will be more respected! People will not always agree with you!

Answer 10

I am opinionated but I don't always feel obligated to offer my opinion. I TRY to hold off until asked.

If you agree with everything someone says when you really DON'T agree, you're not being true to yourself or honest with them.

Answer 11

Opinionated - 2 points!